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FNR 52700 - Ecotoxicology |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2020
Learning Outcomes: 1. Review of basic ecotoxicological principles. 2. Know the various types, sources and environmental fate and effects of contaminants. 3. Know the modes of toxicant uptake, transformation, storage and depuration. 4. Know the dose/concentration-response, exposure routes. 5. Know the factors that influence toxicity. 6. Know the contaminant distribution, bioaccumulation, and biomagnifications. 7. Know the biomarkers of exposure and effects: Molecular to ecosystem-levels. 8. Know the basic principles in aquatic toxicity testing. 9. Know the common toxicity assays using invertebrates, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals (in vitro, in vivo, mesocosms, and in situ bioassays). 10. Know the field case studies: Complex effluents (sewage and paper mills); Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicants (PCBs, PAHs, dioxins); Endocrine disrupting chemicals; Heavy metals; Nutrients and pathogens. 11. Statistical analyses of toxicity data. 12. Introduction to ecological risk assessment. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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